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GX54 ORP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,191 mi
Last recorded82,191 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 ORP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 82,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,295 miles

Central and rear exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 80,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central and rear exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 79,279 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 79,279 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 74,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 74,773 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 70,768 miles

Exhaust system slightly rusty/ corroded.

Hand brake lever close to end of travel.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and Offside front lower ball joint dust covers slightly perished.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,829 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 64,789 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to nearside & offside inner sills

Pass 10 May 2017 63,670 miles

both front chassis legs corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 62,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,893 miles

Both rear outer sills are corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 57,968 miles

EML warning light is on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2013 55,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,840 miles

floor pan front to back in various places are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to wear on the outer edges and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside and offside rear inner sills are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside rear tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,302 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 35,622 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,323 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust join to back back corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front and rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,418 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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GX54 ORP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX54 ORP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX54 ORP registered?

GX54 ORP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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